Company Overview:

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining executive’s agenda and assist in planning appointments, board meetings, conferences etc.
• Attending meetings and keep minutes.
• Receiving and screening phone calls and redirecting them when appropriate.
• Handle and prioritize all outgoing or incoming correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.)
• Make travel arrangements for executives.
• Handle confidential documents ensuring they remain secure.
• Prepare invoices or financial statements and provide assistance in bookkeeping.
• Monitor office supplies and negotiate terms with suppliers to ensure the most cost-effective orders.
• Maintain electronic and paper records ensuring information is organized and easily accessible.
• Conduct research and prepare presentations or reports as assigned.

Requirements:

• Degree in business administration or relative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Proficient in MS Office and “back-office” software (e.g. ERP).
• In depth knowledge of office management and basic accounting procedures as well as technical vocabulary of relevant industry.
• Familiarity with basic research methods and reporting techniques.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.
• Integrity and confidentiality.